„Brief in der Nacht“. Ein Abend mit Chaja Polak und Iris Berben

In the organizer's words:

The Literaturhaus Leipzig as a guest at the German National Library Leipzig: "Letter in the Night" - Chaja Polak and Iris Berben

Understanding and peace in Gaza - utopia or realistic perspective? Chaja Polak, one of the outstanding voices in Dutch literature, looks at the Middle East conflict, its history and ramifications with a deep understanding for the victims. Born in 1941, the Holocaust survivor tells of the fates behind the headlines and makes it clear that grief and despair know no sides. Her large, humanist essay "Letter in the Night" (Droemer Verlag 2024, translated from Dutch by Bärbel Jänicke) is a vehement call for dialog, reflection and action. Together with Jan Konst, Freie Universität Berlin and Iris Berben, she presents her plea for empathy, understanding and peace.

Chaja Polak, born in 1941, is a Dutch bestselling author and visual artist. In her highly acclaimed novels, she repeatedly deals with the Holocaust and her family history.

Moderator: Jan Konst (Free University of Berlin)

An event organized by Literaturhaus Leipzig e.V. in cooperation with the German National Library in Leipzig

Information and contact

Venue: Humanities Reading Room, German National Library in Leipzig

Costs: Admission: 10,00 / 8,00 EUR

Duration: 90 minutes

Registration: Registration requested at tickets@literaturhaus-leipzig.de, remaining tickets at the Box Office

Price information:

reduced 8,00 EUR